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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1906
Page
3
A major earthquake virtually destroyed Brawley a Southern Pacific town 120 miles south of Los Angeles. Brick structures including the Brawley Bank building and Paulin building were razed along with several principal merchandise stores and many adobe houses. No fatalities are reported.
Desolate city residents face hunger and cold. Mayor Schmitz sends appeal to Governor Pardee for immediate relief with requests for supplies tents bread and bedding to be sent to Golden Gate Park and surrounding towns.
Hartford Connecticut April 19 The losses of Hartford based insurance companies from the San Francisco earthquake will run into the millions The Hartford Fire carries risks in the wrecked city of over six millions and its losses are not less than two millions Advices indicate other companies face large uninsured risks and heavy losses expected to be paid promptly
San Francisco April 19 fire devastates Van Ness corridor as flames sweep east of Van Ness from Golden Gate to Pacific. The Fairmount Hotel and Hopkins Art Institute burn. Mrs Stanford’s home is destroyed along with other Millionaires’ residences. Dynamite blasts in Mission district aimed to save hospitals and colleges with mixed results.
Thousands of American women report health restoration from Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad cites letters on file, claims unmatched success, and urges women with menstrual and related troubles to seek advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
San Francisco reports a massive blaze consuming the wealth district and western additions after an earthquake. Mayor Schmitz and Chief Dinan order a final stand at Van Ness avenue with cannons and dynamite used to collapse mansion walls and save remaining districts. Fire crews endure 48 hours without rest as explosions echo through the city.
A quake felt across Hancock and strongest at the Quincy Mine killed Timothy Leary and injured four others while working one mile underground. Buildings rocked chimneys fell and dishes rattled as residents fled homes, with many miners refusing to return below during the day shift.
A concise tasting note touts Apitezo as crisp and delicious from first bite to last crumb, appealing to snack lovers seeking a satisfying, snackable treat.
The Jordan Moore Vanderbilt fight for ribbons leads through four days with top finishes. Ladies and their outfits including Eleanor Schifer Violet valley hats, Reginald Vanderbilt pearls, and Carroll Gay gray gowns are listed among the attendees and judges.
After day four the top trio retained its order in firsts while adding two blues each. Jordan and Moore collected new reds and a yellow for Moore as large crowds enjoyed the pony saddle class won by Miss Constance Hill aboard Blue Bells. Jordan and Moore led in evening high steppers with notable entries from Vanderbilt and others in gig and pony harness classes.
Dr. Walter J. Faunce, prominent Roxbury dentist, marries Miss Mary Josephine Fitzsimmons at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament Jamaica Plain. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Father Joseph P. Maher with best man Dr. C B Faunce and bridesmaid Miss Flossie Fitzsimmons. An evening reception followed at 16 Sheridan Street. The couple plans a extended wedding tour and will reside at 25 Holbrook Street Jamaica Plain.
Advert says Catarrlets are more effective and economical than lis terated solutions for relieving nasal catarrh sore throat cleansing the mouth sweetening the breath and warding off disease.
Boxes opened in the afternoon revealing gowns and hats worn by attendees. Names include Mrs John E Thayer Miss Susan Thayer Mrs William De Ford Bigelow Miss Mary Bigelow Mrs Eben D Jordan Miss Dorothy Jordan Miss Hannah Stevenson Miss Christine Hunnewell Mrs Francis L Higginson Miss Barbara Higginson Miss Nina Higginson Miss Mollie Perkins with noted fabrics colors and trimmings such as black cloth gray cloth blue taffeta shepherds check silk white lingerie and various plumes and hats.
They report immediate satisfaction and say they would not be without them as a douche gargle daily mouth wash or general antiseptic in toilet and bath venues.
A gentleman reports a severe head cold of offensive catarrhal character. He states three applications of Catarrlets by douche removed the unpleasantness and less than a week of use entirely cured him.
Advertisement notes Hood’s Nasal Douche and other treatments for tonsillitis diphtheria spotted fever and contagious diseases. It lists a price of 50 cents a box and hospital size at $1 with mail order from CE Hood Co Lowell Mass.
A Watertown woman describes severe fainting spells from anemia after a cold left her weak. She reports improvement and cure after using Dr Williams Pink Pills, which she says increase red blood cells and restore health. The pills are advertised at 50 cents per box with a six box deal.
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